Public Health Style Guide
Public Health menu is in Globals (do not unlink) Checkbox skip render: ucaddon_checklist Course modules + lessons Week 1 Icon box Policy Brief Written Assignment Low-stakes summative. More information to be released later in the course. Chronic diseases The focus has shifted from infectious diseases to chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. […]
Case Studies
Case Study: Raul
Module 4 Case Study
Case Study: Raul, Part 4
One year later You are fortunate to have matched in a residency program in the region where you did a lot of your training. Having spent four years here, it feels like home. At the local market, you run into Ray, who you’ve not seen since your last rotation at the Federally Qualified Health Center […]
Case Study: Raul, Part 3
Admitted to the hospital You notice that some of the labs previously ordered in the ED are now available. Also, given your experience with the virtual translator, you decide to improve your Spanish. Labs Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Ab panel, IgG HIV AG/AB, 4th Gen, Reflex Streptococcus pneumoniae Ag, urine Cultures Culture, Wound, smear Culture, AFB smear […]
Case Study: Raul, Part 2
Emergency department Based on the patient’s H&P and labs, the ED attending recommends admission and further work-up. You are a fourth-year medical student on your hospitalist rotation when you receive a call from the ED to admit a “32-year-old Hispanic AMAB, who presented to the ED with a 2-month history of cough, occasional fevers, and […]
Case Study: Raul, Part 1
You are a fourth-year medical student doing your hospitalist rotation at Astria Sunnyside Hospital with your preceptor, Dr. Jones. Dr. Jones asks you to evaluate Mr. Raul Abascal in the Emergency Department. Tap the image to view the case. Ray’s background Personal history Medical history Family history Work history Social history Risk factors Raul is […]
Lesson 4 knowledge check
Select the best answer. These questions are for self-study only. Answers will not be evaluated or saved. Question 1 How do public health ethics differ from clinical ethics? Question 2 Which of the following is a core function of public health ethics? Question 3 What does the principle of autonomy emphasize in public health ethics? […]
Lesson 4. Application of Public Health Ethics to Interventions and Programs
Balance the needs of the population with respect for individual rights. What is Public Health ethics? Required Reading Narrative Ethics in Public Health: The Value of Stories, Springer Public Health Ethics is a framework that helps guide decision-making where actions intended to promote the common good may conflict with individual freedoms. Unlike clinical ethics, which […]
Lesson 3. Implementation, Evaluation, and Sustainability of Public Health Interventions
With a focus on community health planning and real-world application. Why does this matter? Even the most evidence-based public health interventions will fall short without effective implementation, rigorous evaluation, and a plan for long-term sustainability. These three pillars ensure that interventions move from paper to practice and create lasting impact. Implementation strategies Required Reading Six […]